2013 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN key

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-8
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
4-speed automatic transmission fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-12
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ................................. 8-15
Variable voltage control system .....................8-15
Drive belt ........................................ 8-16Spark plugs
...................................... 8-17
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-18
Cleaning ..................................... 8-18
Replacing .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
Fuses ........................................... 8-20
Engine compartment ........................... 8-21
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement .............................. 8-23
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-24
Lights ........................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................... 8-26
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels

and tires ................................. 8-32
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-32
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-38
Tire chains .................................... 8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39

KEYFOB (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:1. Remove the screw
A. 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner
Band twist it to separate the upper
part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. ●Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-
tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
● Make sure that the + side faces the bot-
tom of the case
C.
Recommended battery: CR1620 or equivalent. 4. Close the lid and install the screw securely.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation.
See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance for
replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5. ● An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● The keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry. ●
The operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 10 m (33 ft)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® (if so
equipped)
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol-
lows: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli- gent Key.
2. Insert a small screwdriver
Ainto the slitB
of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equiva-
lent.
●Do not touch the internal circuit and elec-
tric terminals as doing so could cause a
malfunction.
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8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer .................2-9
Trip odometer .................2-5
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-29
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-54
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-22
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-22
Headlights....................8-26
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-14
Heater operation ...............4-15
Hood release ...................3-24
Horn .......................2-25
I
Ignition switch ...................5-7
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-9
Immobilizer system .......2-20,3-4,5-9,5-12
Importantvehicleinformationlabel.......9-10
Increasing fuel economy .............5-24 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-11
Inside mirror
...................3-31
Instrument brightness control ..........2-24
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-24
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interiorlight................2-31,2-32
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-26
iPod® Player ...............4-46,4-49
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-21
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-50
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-21
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-11
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-51, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........
2-12
Bulbreplacement..............8-28
Charge warning light ............2-13
Fog light switch ...............2-25
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-22
Headlight control switch ..........2-22
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..............2-31,2-32
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-14
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-45
Security indicator light ............2-18
Trunklight ..................2-33
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-11
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
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Door locks...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Power door locks ...............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-26
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-14
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-14
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-17
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-31
Map pocket ....................2-27
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-24
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-31
Outside mirrors ...............3-32
Vanity mirror .................3-31
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .............2-20,3-4,5-9,5-12 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirrors .................3-32
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-24
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-54
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-26
Power rear windows .............2-30
Power steering system ...........5-25
Power windows ...............2-29
Rear power windows ............2-30 Precautions
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-19,1-24,1-29,1-32
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-36
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-5
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-53
FM/AM
radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-31,4-34
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-52
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-19
Rear power windows ..............2-30
Rear seat ......................1-4
RearViewMonitor.................4-8
Rear window defroster switch .........2-22
Recorders Eventdata..................9-19
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-18
10-4